Electrical Plant Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; West of England; Sur place; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mechanical, Electrical and Plant on the Avonmouth HUB, coordinating mobilisation, maintenance and safe operation across site activities for the Sizewell C project. The role requires oversight of asset management, safety practices and contractor performance in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be based on site in Avonmouth, with responsibility for reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of plant systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in plant management within major construction, infrastructure, energy, rail, marine, tunnelling or industrial projects.
• Experience managing large mixed fleets of construction plant and equipment including cranes, lifting equipment, earthmoving plant, generators, compressors and specialist assets.
• Experience developing and implementing plant utilisation, maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Proven track record of managing plant compliance, inspection, certification and statutory examinations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including plant supervisors, mechanics, operators and subcontractors.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the mobilisation and on-site management of plant and equipment for Avonmouth HUB.
• Oversee inspection, commissioning, decommissioning and maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Develop plant procedures and safe systems of work in line with project requirements.
• Monitor plant utilisation, maintain records and ensure proper asset management in the GMAO system.
• Report progress to the Plant Leader and support reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and technology adoption.

Connaissances

Plant management

Electrical safety

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Compliance & QA

Safety inspections

Formation

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

UK driving licence

Description du poste

About the role

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the project's Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure, and all associated Plant on site, ensuring the safe, compliant and reliable supply of power & plant across all construction and operational areas. The role leads electrical safety, asset management, maintenance of mechanical plant, commissioning and contractor performance activities, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the successful delivery of project objectives within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for all Electrical, Mechanical, and Plant related activities at the Avonmouth HUB for all site set-up, and then production activities that will be used to support the Marine & Tunnelling section of the Sizewell C project.

What you'll be doing

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

The Avonmouth plant manager will start the project to coordinate the site requirements and reporting during the site set-up works phase. The candidate will be based on site at the Avonmouth HUB, close to Bristol.

The Plant Manager would be responsible for overseeing the mobilisation of the machines on site, ensure the standard requirement for the project, the inspection, commission, decommissioning, and ensure they are maintaining and safe to work on site first.

They will report to the CWA plant leader, develop the plant procedures to apply the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plant related safe systems of work on the project.

The scope will include a list of activities to coordinate the asset and maintenance within the project including but not limited to the following:

• Understand plant requirements in both short and long term.
• Issue plant procedures to explain and roll out the CWA plant system of work, for CWA owned assets and for hired equipment management.
• Define the standard plant and equipment requirements based on the project requirements.
• Monitor plant utilisation and maintain plant records, including usage, maintenance and downtime.
• Ensure the assets are recorded in the GMAO system for asset and maintenance management.
• Ensure all plant and vehicles are accurately recorded as either on or off hire.
• Maintain plant/vehicle check lists for ongoing plant audits.
• Support the delivery teams to produce plant and equipment forecasts and share with the Plant Department for sourcing and management.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies by utilisation of new technology or equipment in consultation with the CWA Plant Team.
• Maintain records of plant maintenance and statutory inspections, implementing inspections at appropriate timescales to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of good working practices regarding Plant and Equipment Utilisation.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor the plant and equipment fleet.
• Organise meetings with the delivery and production teams to collect feedback and propose improvement plans.
• Ensure the process in place is well performed, and alert in case of deviation.
• Inform regularly the Plant Leader of progress.

• Sharing regular progress reports with the stakeholders.
• Resolving any issues or delays in an efficient manner.

• Promote continuous systems improvements and good practice.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Minimum 10 years' experience in plant management within major construction, infrastructure, energy, rail, marine, tunnelling or industrial projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing large mixed fleets of construction plant and equipment including cranes, lifting equipment, earthmoving plant, generators, compressors and specialist assets.
• Experience developing and implementing plant utilisation, maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Proven track record of managing plant compliance, inspection, certification and statutory examinations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including plant supervisors, mechanics, operators and subcontractors.
• Experience managing plant-related budgets, cost control and commercial performance.
• Strong understanding of plant procurement, hire agreements, supplier management and contract administration.
• Experience delivering high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Competent in plant management systems, asset management software and reporting tools.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments and strict permit-to-work systems.

Desirable

• Experience on nuclear projects or within the nuclear new-build sector.
• Previous experience on projects exceeding £500m in value.
• Experience supporting projects under UK nuclear licence conditions or equivalent regulated frameworks.
• Experience of major civils projects, marine works, heavy lifting operations or concrete production facilities.
• Experience managing large on-site workshops and maintenance facilities.
• Knowledge of radiological safety controls and nuclear safety culture.
• Experience implementing digital plant management and telematics systems.
• Experience of low‑carbon, electric or alternative‑fuel plant strategies.
• Experience working on Alliance, JV or complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous involvement in mobilisation of large-scale construction projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Plant Management.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Black Card (Manager level) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and relevant UK plant safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Electrical PLC programmes and fault finding.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions (IMechE, ICE, CIOB, IPlantE or similar).
• Formal HV Authorisation experience (Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorised Person (AP), or equivalent).
• Thorough knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Thorough understanding of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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